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LASplash.com: Los Angeles Charities ONEHOPE Wine - Sitting down with CEO Jake Kloberdanz By Joe Wehinger . Former Freelancer ONEHOPE Wine is about making the world a better place. An elegant wine that hopes to follow in the tradition of Newman’s Own and Ben & Jerry’s as successful brands that make a charitable difference.
Noble Beginning Right out of school (UC Berkley) Kloberdanz was chased down by Gallo Wines and has been working in beverages ever since. But that wasn’t enough. He says, “I started thinking about what I could give, rather than what I could get, I found that [thought process] created a better result.” And his entrepreneurial journey began.
A main motivation for the company inspires one of his few somber moments. He relates a visit home, several years before starting ONEHOPE. A childhood friend had become sick and wasn’t doing well. “ Her battle was heroic to me”. After some rumblings and thought, he had a breakthrough and realized what he had to do. He wanted to bring awareness, he wanted to bring help. He wanted to bring hope. Hope is Where it Begins “Wine isn’t a spectator sport, it opens discussion”. You pour some glasses among your friends and you enjoy and discuss. “Whoever bought it, or maybe they read the label, they see which cause they’re helping”. It may illicit reactions, personal stories. More than all it’s awareness and contribution. ONEHOPE donates a portion of sales to the chosen charities. It’s that easy. You’re at the store and need some Chardonnay, find the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer label and know your money is going to make a worthwhile difference.
In total, their charities include AIDS, autism, breast cancer, supporting the troops and supporting our planet. A wide array, to be sure, yet they’re still growing. Not only does ONEHOPE offer every varietal your palette desires. But also every cause your heart may believe in. ONEHOPE, One Team Kloberdanz has a way about him. As he explains pulling together the people, it very much resembles an all-star team. “Eight people founded the company and all eight of us live the brand”. So what does the ONEHOPE brand stand for? Integrity. Young, energetic and caring.
Sarah Gora is the Vice President. Blake Petty is the Chief Operations Officer. Alyse Ann Gome and Tiffany Goodman are the Executive V.P. of Sales. Brandon Hall is the Chief Marketing Officer. Jake Kloderdanz is the Chief Executive Officer. Kristen Senseman is the Vice President. Tom Leahy is the President. But more than that is their advisors. Top shelf of Los Angeles including Publicist Christine Peake, Distributors Jim Reilly and Kirk Gaither, and the guidance of the extraordinary Steven Yamin. ONEHOPE’s Next Support ONEHOPE’s next sponsorship by attending The Scene’s “Summer Solstice”. On Saturday, June 20, join them at the Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., for the longest day of partying before the longest day of the year. Featuring two huge parties, world-class DJs, celebrity guest appearances, all in a lavish, elegant setting, this is the ultimate summer kickoff event.
For more information on ONEHOPE, to become an affiliate or to buy their wine and contribute, find them at www.OneHopeWine.com For more information on Summer Solstice, to check out the details or purchase party tickets, please visit: http://www.thescene.com/solstice Published Jun 18, 2009 © Copyright 2003-2004 by LA Splash.com |
